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Elite Eight Set in 2025 NCAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments

Top-seeded teams dominate as Houston, Auburn, Michigan State, and Duke secure spots in the next round, with more matchups to come today.

Duke guard Kon Knueppel (7) drives to the basket against Arizona guard Anthony Dell'Orso (3) during the East Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA men's tournament at Prudential Center.
Veteran big man J'Wan Roberts and the Houston Cougars are seeking a trip to the Elite 8 when they meet Purdue on Friday night in the Midwest Region semifinals.

Overview

  • Houston's Milos Uzan scored a game-winning layup to edge Purdue 62-60, advancing the Cougars to the Elite Eight in the men's tournament.
  • Auburn rallied from a second-half deficit to defeat Michigan 78-65, while Michigan State overcame Ole Miss 73-70 to set up a South Region final showdown.
  • On the women's side, Duke defeated North Carolina in a defensive battle, earning their 12th Elite Eight appearance in program history.
  • Key matchups today include No. 1 seed USC facing No. 5 Kansas State and No. 2 TCU taking on No. 3 Notre Dame in the women's tournament.
  • Streaming platforms like ESPN, CBS, and Fubo continue to provide widespread access to the games, contributing to high viewership for March Madness.